Procurement Specialist II

The Procurement Specialist II is responsible for medium‑ and high‑criticality materials, equipment, and subcontract sourcing events. This role requires expert‑level knowledge of procurement processes, development of negotiating strategies, assignment of work, and mentorship of less‑tenured peers (Procurement Specialist I and II). The specialist supports both estimating activities during the Deal Development phase and procurement execution from RFP solicitation through award, conducts commercial analysis of bidder proposals, writes award recommendations, and leads bidder conferences. Ongoing responsibilities include supplier relationship management, stakeholder communication, and maintaining transparency with the Project Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement execution for medium to high‑criticality sourcing events, including research, sourcing strategy development, and supplier list creation.
• Issue RFP packages and amendments for complex equipment, material, and services to achieve best value for Zachry.
• Develop performance‑based scopes of work and interpret specifications & drawing packages.
• Formulate negotiating strategies, conduct bidder conferences, and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel.
• Evaluate proposals, negotiate with suppliers, and write recommendation reports supporting source selection decisions.
• Understand contract terms and conditions, negotiate award of contracts, and support contract administration and subcontract management.
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick‑off and close‑out meetings; scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments.
• Participate in weekly procurement meetings and serve as work leader for teams, assigning work, overseeing Level 1 and Level 2 activities, and providing backup to the Project Procurement Manager.
• Mentor team members and other procurement personnel; manage work in a fast‑paced environment focused on complex, high‑profile technical items.
• Maintain knowledge of procurement processes, Zachry’s SOPs, and systems such as Oracle, Dragnet, and PPMS.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction teams, and key stakeholders.
• Perform commercial analysis of bidder proposals, write and submit award recommendations, and conduct bidder conferences.
• Engage and maintain supplier relationships on awarded contracts, ensuring contract compliance and transparency with the Project Management Team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum); 3 + years related experience.
• Ability to work independently, think ahead, and bring issues to management’s attention.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; experience with Office 365, SharePoint, Teams preferred.
• Experience creating document templates and workflows in digital approval platforms (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign) is beneficial.
• Some travel required (≤ 25 %).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 3‑7 years related experience.
• Preferred large industrial construction procurement experience and exposure to multiple industrial market sectors.
• Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred.

Physical Demands

The employee must communicate in person, via telephone, and email; use arm/hand steadiness, manual and finger dexterity, multi‑limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a conservative corporate office setting with cubicle workspaces (“cube farms”). The campus features an on‑site café, a sizable fitness center with equipment and weights, outdoor walking/jogging paths, a herb garden, basketball half‑court, sand‑volleyball court, soccer field, and a clinic with a certified nurse practitioner. Office noise is low, consisting mainly of phone calls, conversations, and occasional laughter. The environment is friendly and respectful.